UN Report Highlights Afghan Women's Fear of Taliban Decrees

A recent UN report reveals the increasing fear among Afghan women of leaving home alone due to Taliban decrees on clothing and male guardianship.

Afghan women report feeling unsafe leaving their homes alone because of Taliban decrees on clothing and male guardianship, according to a UN report.
The Taliban's enforcement of these decrees through arrest, harassment, and intimidation has heightened women's fears of public spaces.
Over half of the women interviewed for the report felt unsafe without a male guardian, with new decrees worsening their security and anxiety levels.
The report was issued ahead of a UN-convened meeting in Doha to discuss engagement with the Taliban and the human rights situation in Afghanistan.
Human Rights Watch describes the situation as 'damning and devastating,' questioning the focus of international discussions on the crisis facing Afghan women.